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Iran war may speed Southeast Asia's nuclear energy planning drive
Iran war may speed Southeast Asia's nuclear energy planning drive
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Experts say risks to Middle East fuel flows are sharpening the case for nuclear power in Southeast Asia, though deployment will take years.Asia-Pacific Airports Recast as Drivers of Shared Prosperity at Bangkok Summit
Asia-Pacific Airports Recast as Drivers of Shared Prosperity at Bangkok Summit
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
More than 450 aviation leaders convene in Bangkok for ACI's annual regional assembly, with sustainability, digital transformation, and a looming 10-billion-passenger milestone dominating the agendaChinese arms suspect likely took excess medication before prison, Corrections says
Chinese arms suspect likely took excess medication before prison, Corrections says
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
The Corrections Department says Chinese detainee Mingchen Sun remains on a ventilator under 24-hour security after falling ill shortly after being admitted to Pattaya Special Prison.Army orders troop adjustments to block border gaps into Thailand
Army orders troop adjustments to block border gaps into Thailand
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Gen Chaiyapruek Duangprapat says sensors and drones will be reviewed for patrols after villagers reported armed Cambodian troops in Buriram.Anutin rejects AI clip claim, urges Cambodia to release Thais
Anutin rejects AI clip claim, urges Cambodia to release Thais
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul denies claims Thailand will reopen border checkpoints and urges Cambodia to release detained Thai nationalsPolice raid Koh Phangan villas, law office in foreign nominee crackdown
Police raid Koh Phangan villas, law office in foreign nominee crackdown
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Authorities raided luxury villas, a law office and shops on Koh Phangan as Thailand steps up scrutiny of suspected foreign nominee property and tourism businesses.US and China signal opposition to proposed Hormuz shipping tolls
US and China signal opposition to proposed Hormuz shipping tolls
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Washington says Marco Rubio and Wang Yi agreed that international waterways must remain toll-free as Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping.Thailand tightens drone rules with training and online permits
Thailand tightens drone rules with training and online permits
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
CAAT’s new drone rules require training, electronic registration and online flight permits for medium-risk operations from May 17, 2026.Thailand weighs shorter visa-free stays amid nominee crackdown
Thailand weighs shorter visa-free stays amid nominee crackdown
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thailand is reviewing its 60-day visa-free policy as authorities investigate nominee businesses, grey capital and security risks in key tourist areas.Cabinet to review plan to end 60-day visa waiver next week
Cabinet to review plan to end 60-day visa waiver next week
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry and Tourism and Sports Ministry have agreed to cancel the 60-day visa-free stay for nationals of 93 countries, with the proposal set to be submitted to the Cabinet next week.